Test: Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 - CHIP

smartphones with screens of at least 5 “definitely are a hit this season. Manufacturers do not forget, however, a more handy models. Smaller phones are not only cheaper but also more convenient to use and easily fit in a pocket. This also applies to the Samsung Galaxy Ace 3, which, thanks to the dimensions of 120 x 63 x 10 mm well in the hand. As usual with the Koreans, the housing is made of polycarbonate, and the quality is impeccable. From the front LCD screen 3.9 “allows trouble-free use of your smartphone.

four inches in a hand

In laboratory tests

Ace Screen 3 received decent results. Brightness of 403 cd / m ² is higher than in most displays Samsung, which is due to the application of LCD technology. Colors are natural, and color space coverage is satisfactory. Resolution: 800 x 480 pixels at a time when all the top models are equipped with Full HD screens, does not arouse emotions, but it is sufficient in its class and size of the device. During everyday use individual pixels is not conspicuous.

average camera

Designers predicted for the model Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 camera 5 megapixel. It meets the basic requirements and laboratory testing has been rated satisfactory. The photographs made-day lacks sharpness, but, considering the resolution, they are acceptable. Thanks to the LED device is also suitable for shooting at night. The theme is the illuminator intensely and evenly. The downside is for a clear yellow stains that appear in images taken under artificial light. When the lights are missing, the photographs reveals a strong sound, and a lot of detail disappears.

Photo Lab registered in daylight: When daylight 5 megapixel camera falls quite well, but due to the low resolution of the photo you can not see some of the details of the theme. Brightness and white balance are appropriate.

Photo laboratory registered under artificial light: The real Achilles heel of the camera is shooting under artificial light. In automatic mode, it is difficult to correct the white balance selection.

photo laboratory registered with the flash in the dark: The flash does a great job, Illuminates personnel sufficiently clear and evenly.

photo registered in the outdoors: Samsung Galaxy Ace will satisfy those who only occasionally use your smartphone as a camera. You have to put up with low resolution, which translates into a little detail in the image.

Performance and Operating System

Galaxy Ace 3 is equipped with a Samsung processor, but a dual-core chip from Broadcom. Overall, his collaboration with Android 4.2.2 is correct. Only sometimes when loading widgets on the home screen or run appów there are noticeable delays, but they do not bother to use the phone. The system is equipped with TouchWiz overlay with all the trimmings and a number of settings. For example, the screen may turn off only when the front camera fails to recognize the user’s eyes (function smart stay).

wired and wireless interfaces

newest member of the cheaper line of smartphones Galaxy Ace is one of the few models that range equipped with LTE module. What’s more, the module is compatible with the current standard Cat4, theoretically allowing data download speeds of up to 150 Mb / s Poedczas test sites were loaded by the LTE network faster than via a WLAN-n. When you do not have access to the LTE network, we can use the module providing HSPA + speeds up to 42.2 Mbit / s We can surf the Internet quickly, but not exaggerated long. Ace’s battery runs out after three hours of uninterrupted 6:45 surfing at maximum brightness of the screen. During a call the battery lasts for 5 hours. These are not bad results, but the comparison with the competition does not give a reason for pride.

Range interface modules complement and NFC Bluetooth 4.0 and Micro USB 2.0. Very limited internal memory capacity of 8 GB, of which the user at the time of purchase is available to 5.5 GB, you can easily expand with the help of Micro SD card. The smartphone also has a headphone jack, but the package does not include a headset – probably because of the costs. After connecting standard headphones can count on good sound quality and powerful bass. Sound frequency can be adjusted to your liking with the equalizer settings with a number of schemes.

Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 – Summary

Already shortly after the release of Ace 3 online stores costs only 1000 z?. While LTE module, good performance, and the current version of Android add to the point, can not count on a decent camera is extremely durable battery.

Alternative: Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini

If we give up the LTE, let’s look more closely to Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini. This handy phone with powerful components and much more time working during the call. The user has 4.7 GB, so you might also buy a Micro SD card. Since the Galaxy S3 Mini costs about, 800 z?, even after adding the card will be cheaper than Ace 3

PROS:

Android 4.2.2
LTE, HSPA +, WLAN, NFC
ergonomic design

Cons:

Price: 1000 z?

following table presents the technical data and test results.

Warranty [months]	24
class=”xl6527765″> Operating System	Android 4.2.2 with Samsung’s TouchWiz overlay
class=”xl6527765″> Display size [inch]	3.9
class=”xl6527765″> Overall rating [section.]	87.7
class=”xl6527765″> phone and battery [section.]	87
class=”xl6527765″> Internet [section.]	92
class=”xl6527765″> Multimedia [section.]	80
class=”xl6527765″> Ergonomics [section.]	87
class=”xl6527765″> Store applications [section.]	96
class=”xl6527765″ Specifications
class=”xl6527765″> Store applications	Google Play
class=”xl6527765″> Radiation SAR [W / kg]	0.33
class=”xl6527765″> Weight [g]	121
class=”xl6527765″> Dimensions L x W x H [mm]	120 x 63 x 10
class=”xl6527765″> Frequency GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)	• / • / • / •
class=”xl6527765″> WLAN	802.11b/g/n
class=”xl6527765″> EDGE	yes
class=”xl6527765″> UMTS download speed [Mbps]	42.2
class=”xl6527765″> UMTS upload speed [Mbps]	5.8
class=”xl6527765″> browser that supports Flash	not
class=”xl6527765″> Video calling	WLAN and UMTS
class=”xl6527765″> type touch screen	Capacitive
class=”xl6527765″> Multitouch	yes
class=”xl6527765″> response to touch screen	very good
class=”xl6527765″> Display Type	LCD
class=”xl6527765″> Screen Resolution [pixels]	480 x 800
class=”xl6527765″> Number of screen colors	16777216
class=”xl6527765″> Voice	yes
class=”xl6527765″> Profile	yes
class=”xl6527765″> push e-mail	yes
class=”xl6527765″> E-mail: Exchange	yes
class=”xl6527765″> memory card slot	MicroSD
class=”xl6527765″> USB Version	2.0
class=”xl6527765″> standard connector (micro USB)	yes
class=”xl6527765″> SIM Type	Micro
class=”xl6527765″> Bluetooth	4.0
class=”xl6527765″> A2DP Bluetooth	yes
class=”xl6527765″> resolution digital camera [MP]	4.9
class=”xl6527765″> minimum distance for macro mode, the camera [cm]	7
class=”xl6527765″> Auto Focus	yes
class=”xl6527765″> Video Resolution [pixels]	720 x 1080
class=”xl6527765″> Audio file formats	MP3, WMA, AAC
class=”xl6527765″> Headphone	3.5 mm
class=”xl6527765″> video player	yes
class=”xl6527765″> FM Radio	so
class=”xl6527765″> Navigation: GPS	yes
class=”xl6527765″> Navigation Software	preinstalled
class=”xl6527765″> Software for navigation: full version	yes
class=”xl6527765″> Manufacturer navigation software	Google Maps
class=”xl6527765″> Accessories	USB cable, user manual on CD-ROM or memory card
class=”xl6527765″ test results
class=”xl6527765″> Battery: Talk time [min]	308
class=”xl6527765″> Battery: surfing time [min]	404
class=”xl6527765″> Battery charge time [min]	180
class=”xl6527765″> reflections on the screen (contrast) [1]	5.7
class=”xl6527765″> Brightness [cd / m 2 ]	403
class=”xl6527765″> Contrast (checkerboard) [1]	181
class=”xl6527765″> GPS	yes
class=”xl6527765″> GPS Navigation: time-to-fix [s]	17
class=”xl6527765″> Speed ??USB (100 MB time to load music from your PC) [s]	20